On Sep 20, 12:43*pm, Michel Boucher > wrote:
> sf > wrote :
>
> >>It's been a long time since I've "been to church", but as I recall,
> >>people usually frown on someone bringing snacking stuff to eat during
> >>the sermon.
>
> > There's often a social gathering after the sermon that involves
> > chatting with fellow parishioners over tea/coffee and something to
> > munch on.
>
> Not at Catholic churches. *One does not extend the misery any longer than
> one has to.

In the old days ( 40-50 years ago) the farm families used to stand
around the church catching up on the local news and gossip. Pity
Father XX did not think of serving snacks.

John Kane, Kingston ON Canada